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'UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting Schools Award seeks to put the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school's ethos and culture to improve well-being and develop every child's talents and abilities to their full potential.'
Each week in school there is an assembly all about the children's rights in accordance with UNICEF and the Rights Respecting School Award. Each week there is a clear focus that supports the implementation of articles that pupils are able to discuss in class. The articles that are shared are taken directly from the 42 articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
To ensure the pupils are able to continue to learn about their rights and as we cannot be in school at the moment, each week there will be a different focus/article on this page. There will also be a PowerPoint to share as a family and for children to continue to learn about their rights.
If you choose to complete any creative work from the PowerPoint, please share on the RRSA Facebook community group, on Twitter using hashtag #RRSA and @LyminsterSchool.
Please email any work relating to Article 28 to the school office at Lyminster Primary so that it can be added to the school website. Please label it as you wish it to be seen on the website-first name only, or first and last name. Please include in your heading RRS. Thank you. Mrs Galvin
The focus for this week is…Article 28 - The right to education.
Every child has the right to an education.
Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child.
Discipline in schools must respect children's dignity and their rights.
Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.
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Analysis of an Issue will be the essay topic dropped in favor of the new Integrated Reasoning (IR) section.
IR is confirmed to be the second section (after Analysis of an Argument and before the Quantitative section). Prepare to be a little more taxed before heading into the all-important Quant and Verbal portions.
There will be 12 prompts in the IR, and it will be allotted 30 minutes. It is not yet known how many questions will accompany these 12 prompts, but you can (obviously) bank on at least 12 question, and likely much more. It is also not yet known what the scoring rubric will be.
Everything else about the test – specifically Quant, Verbal, and Analysis of an Argument – will remain exactly the same (which means no calculators on the Quant section).
Official Guide to GMAT Review, 13th Edition. (OG 13) – The latest OG will be available by April 2012, and will include a code to access online practice questions for integrated reasoning. It will contain a number of new questions, none of which will overlap with questions in other GMAC products (as we've seen in the past).
Next Generation GMATPrep – Everyone's most valuable practice test software for the GMAT is getting an upgrade as well. It's going to have a host of features people have been clamoring for for years, including the ability to always access your scores (no more one and done, yes!) as well as the ability retake multiple times and retain previous scores. You'll also have more practice content, as well as difficulty and timing info – not to mention explanations – for that practice content. The practice tests will also provide question breakdowns and timing info. The interface is also more user-friendly, and is designed to completely mimic the interface on the real test. Lastly, there will also be the opportunity to purchase an additional 250-275 practice questions. And here as well, there is to be no overlap between the practice questions you purchase and questions in other GMAC products, meaning those practice questions will be unique and unavailable anywhere else. Next Gen GMATPrep will be available from April 2012.
GMAT Write – GMAC officials at the summit touted their online essay service, which people can purchase online. Essays are entirely scored by a computer algorithm. GMAT Write joins GMAT Focus – Quant as additional online practice available for purchase. No word yet on when GMAT Focus – Verbal will be made available.
GMAC officials believe that initially, admissions officers will find the new IR section interesting, but won't necessarily know how to take it. GMAC's belief is that over time the IR will become an integral part of the GMAT's role in assessing candidates. One pundit in our office thinks this is just the first step to GMAC going all in on IR and making the entire test integrated reasoning format. You heard it here first!
GMAC officials also believe the GMAT is still the pre-eminent test to assess business school candidates, and will continue to be so for years to come. There was no shortage of skepticism about ETS' rush to get the test out there, such that a 3-month testing window was needed to calibrate scores before releasing them (which is why anyone that takes the test in August or September isn't going to get scores until November).
This author finally heard confirmation from GMAC officials that essentially the primary use for the GMAT Essays is to have a standard writing sample on file for candidates should questions arise over the authenticity of the essays submitted with an application. Those of you sweating bullets about the essay, rest easy: just write to the best of your abilities (and write your own B-school essays). You're not getting in or not getting in because of your GMAT essays.
GMAC also switched from ETS to ACT as a provider for GMAT content a while back. We heard that one area particularly impacted by the change is in Sentence Correction. As newer SC questions from ACT come out and replace older ones from ETS, the focus of SC is going to change. It's going to be less about grammar and more about reasoning. There will even exist the possibility of more than one grammatically correct answer choice, which will require test-takers to reason through what the best answer should be.
That's the latest straight from GMAC via Test Prep Summit 2011. We'll be keeping an eye out as the new products are introduced and as Next Generation GMAT launch date draws near. Visit us at gmat.bellcurves.com for all your GMAT needs, or follow us on Facebook to get timely updates and insights on all things test prep.


Spent 10 days on Ko Chang off the Andaman coast near Ranong. (So this is not the big Ko Chang near Cambodia.) Very pleasant and little developed place: simple bungalows, nice quiet beaches and not too many people.
Read some books about Burma and didn't do much else.
Burmese Days is George Orwell's first novel, set in Kyauktada, modeled after Katha, a small town in Sagaing division in northern Burma, where Orwell serverd as a policeman for the Imperial Police. The imperial administration wasn't doing too well according to the book.
Finding George Orwell in Burma by Emma Larkin (a pseudonym) is a combination of travel writing and something like literary criticism: about life in Burma('s teashops), Orwell and how his experience in Burma shaped his views on totaliarism, and how the current SPDC military government is a prime example of what is described in his later Nineteen Eighty-Four. Interesting and well written.
From the Land of Green Ghosts by Pascal Khoo-Thwe is an autobiography of a Padaung tribesman who grows up happily in a small town in Kayah state, studies in a seminary to become a priest but changes to major in English in Mandalay university, becomes a guerilla fighter after 8.8.88, and in the end graduates from Cambridge university. This one is really good too.
I felt i had to read something by Aung San Suu Kyi too so, i read the 1991 collection Freedom from fear. She is very good.
Restless souls by Phil Thornthon is about Mae Sot and surrounding areas on the Thai-Burma border and the situation of the Karen, who (the Karen National Union) are among the last not to have signed a peace treaty with SPDC or some of it's predessors. They have been fighting since 1949. In addition to very grimy descriptions of atrocities by the Tatmadaw and the life of refugees and migrant workers, it includes interviews with the late Bo Mya, and is a good reminder that not everyone agrees with Aung San Suu Kyi on Burmas future as one free country.
But all in all the situation in Burma is a very big mess. Starting tomorrow i'll see for my self. Not quite sure if i'll be able to write anything here during the next four weeks.


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Jesse Eisenberg keeps writing about xenophobia — but it's not a Trump thing
By Tim Balk
Nico Santos, Susan Sarandon and Marin Ireland in Jesse Eisenberg's play, Happy Talk. (Photo by Monique Carboni)
Actor and playwright Jesse Eisenberg knows audiences might take his current Off-Broadway play as a commentary about Donald Trump's America.
He just wishes they wouldn't.
"I don't like the idea of viewing the show through a kind of political lens," Eisenberg said of "Happy Talk," which runs at the Pershing Square Signature Center through June 16. "I feel like it then diminishes what I'm hoping to accomplish, which is to kind of tell the story of this strange psychology of this woman who is a bigot."
The woman in question is played by Susan Sarandon, who brings star power to the production — so much so that Eisenberg, a familiar face to film audiences, doesn't need to appear in the play.
People who know him only as an actor — perhaps most notably as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network" — might be surprised to find out that "Happy Talk" is the fourth play he's written.
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The 35-year-old said he sometimes finds he needs to exorcise something in himself through writing.
It's a funny process, he told the Daily News, because "you're sitting there, alone, no one's asking you to do it. And if you're a sane person, you probably start questioning every major decision in your life that brought you to this moment of inactivity."
Eisenberg said each time he writes, he feels like he's building something brand new. But when he looks back at his work, starting with his first Off-Broadway play, "Asuncion" (2011), he sees a single thematic thread: "This great disparity between people who are in real dire circumstances interacting with people who are privileged but are obsessed with themselves and view their problems as far worse."
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Actor Jesse Eisenberg's fourth play, "Happy Talk," runs through June 16 at the Pershing Square Signature Center on W. 42nd St. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)
In the end, there's nothing particularly happy about "Happy Talk." Set in suburban New Jersey, the play orbits around Lorraine, a xenophobic and clueless amateur actor, played by Sarandon, who keeps watch over her dying mother and her depressed husband.
Marin Ireland adds zip to the play as Ljuba, an immigrant from Serbia who cares for Lorraine's mother and smiles through the pain as she searches for a green card and misses her daughter back home.
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The setup echoes Eisenberg's prior outing, "The Spoils," which in 2015 enjoyed a London run after its Off-Broadway stint; it saw Eisenberg star as a rich kid wallowing in self-pity in New York and wreaking havoc on his less fortunate friends' lives.
In "Happy Talk," the stakes sometimes feel higher and the laughs less easy, and viewers watch a shattered family against the backdrop of a country stretched at its cultural seams.
Marin Ireland plays a Serbian immigrant and Susan Sarandon is a New Jersey bigot in "Happy Talk."
Eisenberg said he senses viewers turning an eye to national politics. If he could, he said he'd wind the clock back to when the focus more readily stuck to the psychology of his characters. "I much prefer doing my shows, which were about xenophobia, when it seemed like it was about individuals," Eisenberg said, "rather than a kind of statement or part of a national conversation."
But the national conversation rages outside the walls of the Pershing Square theater. And one character, Lorraine's daughter, Jenny, would likely be one to take part.
A recent college graduate and de facto runaway, Jenny, played by Tedra Millan, visits home for perhaps the play's most explosive scene, dropping in to yell at her mom, inform her family she's moving to Costa Rica and offer analysis of American overreaches in foreign policy.
"She's a hypocrite," Millan said, describing her character. "She's bold, and she's angry, and she's judgmental, and she's really smart."
That's just the type of character the actor-turned-playwright looks to create.
"It pains him if a character doesn't feel in some way developed," Scott Elliott, the play's director, said of Eisenberg. "He finds a little story, and then it grows out. And it tells you what he's thinking about the world — as dark as it may be."
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Taking a flight is always exciting, and this activity book is the perfect companion for your journey. Play "I Spy While I Fly," complete a "pilots' eye view" scene, take a multiple-choice quiz, and fill in the speech bubbles in a comic strip story.
Packed with plenty to keep kids occupied at the airport or during the flight, this book also includes planes to decorate, matching games, fill-in-the-face drawing tasks, true-or-false airplane and flying facts, and behind-the-scenes diagrams to explore.
Heather Alexander is the author of more than 40 books for children, both fiction and nonfiction. Recent titles include Life On Earth: Human Body and Life on Earth: Farm (Wide-Eyed Editions), A Child's Introduction to Art (Hachette), and Across the USA (Kane Miller/Ivy Kids).
Putri Febriana is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Jakarta. Her work is bright, detailed, and whimsical. She previously illustrated Math in 30 Seconds for Ivy Kids.


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What is measured?
Air samples are analysed at CGBAPS to determine both the composition and chemistry of our atmosphere and how it is changing over time. Also measured are weather and climate indicators like wind speed and direction, rainfall, temperature, humidity and solar radiation.
The long-lived greenhouse gases (GHGs), including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and synthetic GHGs such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), are a core part of the measurement program. Chemicals which deplete the ozone layer (called ozone depleting substances or ODSs) are also measured, for example chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons, which are themselves potent GHGs. The number of atmospheric GHGs & ODSs measured at Cape Grim now exceeds 80.
Other core compounds measured at CGBAPS are aerosols including black carbon, reactive gases including tropospheric ozone, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, radon (an indicator of recent terrestrial influences), solar radiation, rainfall chemical composition, mercury, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
The Cape Grim Science Program originated from a commitment by the Australian Government to the United Nations Environment Program in the early 1970s to monitor and study global atmospheric composition for climate change purposes as a result of human activities and natural variability. As a result, the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station (CGBAPS) first began measuring the composition of the atmosphere in April 1976 and has been in continuous operation since that date. Located on the north-west tip of Tasmania, Cape Grim BAPS is able to measure 'true background' air – air that is uncontaminated by point sources – when the wind blows in to the south-west sector from across the Southern Ocean.
The Cape Grim station is positioned just south of the isolated north-west tip (Woolnorth Point) of Tasmania.
The Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station is a joint responsibility of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The BoM funds and operates the CGBAPS, and partners with CSIRO to manage the science program, in collaboration with the University of Wollongong and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation In collaboration with other institutions, CSIRO scientists analyse and model the resultant data, which are made publically available for use by Australian Government agencies, industry, citizens and international agencies.
Together with the stations at Mauna Loa in Hawaii and Alert in the Canadian Arctic, CGBAPS is one of three premier Baseline Air Pollution Stations in the World Meteorological Organization-Global Atmosphere Watch (WMO-GAW) network.
Forty plus years of measurements at Cape Grim, Tasmania: carbon dioxide (CO2), an ozone-depleting gas – methyl chloroform (CH3CCl3), ozone (O3), radon (Rn), condensation nuclei (CN) particles & aerosol optical depth (AOD) at 868 nm
Some of the air samples collected at Cape Grim have been archived for future analyses. The Cape Grim Air Archive commenced in 1978 and is invaluable in determining changes in the historical abundance of a wide range of gases. For some of these gases, accurate and precise analytical methods only evolved well after they first appeared and began accumulating in the atmosphere (for example HFCs and PFCs).
The measurements are state-of-the-art in precision and accuracy. They are used to identify trends in trace gases and particles in the Southern Hemisphere, which are then used to validate and drive Earth System models and to identify processes that cause changes in the climate system.
Changes in the air
Most GHGs (for example carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, HFCs, PFCs, sulfur hexafluoride) have shown continuous increases in concentration since the mid-to-late 1970s. However for some GHGs that are also ozone depleting substances, such as CFCs and halons, and thus banned under the Montreal Protocol, measurements show that their abundance in the atmosphere is now declining.
Since the station first began measurements in 1976, carbon dioxide levels have increased by more than 20 per cent. Concentrations of methane and nitrous oxide at Cape Grim have also increased significantly since 1978 by about 23 and 10 per cent respectively. These increases are caused by human activities such as fossil fuel use and various agricultural practices.
How the data are used
Cape Grim data are freely available from major global data archives. They have been widely cited in all 5 international assessments of climate change by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (1990–2013), in all 11 international assessments of ozone depletion from the United Nations Environment Programme and World Meteorological Organization (1985–2018), in all 5 Australian State of the Climate reports (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018), and in tropospheric ozone assessments.
Cape Grim data are also used by the Australian Government to meet international obligations. For example, Cape Grim greenhouse gas data have been used to provide independent verification of components of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which reports Australia's annual emissions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Cape Grim POPs data have been reported to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; and Cape Grim mercury data have been reported to the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Cape Grim ODS data are also used to track the efficacy of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Cape Grim BAPS data have also been used in hundreds of research papers on climate change and atmospheric pollution. Through its work with universities, Cape Grim BAPS is a training ground for the next generation of climate scientists.
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Dalai Lama Net Worth
How much is Dalai Lama Worth?
Dalai Lama Net Worth:
Dalai Lama net worth: Dalai Lama is a Tibetan monk and religious leader who has a net worth of $1. Dalai Lama was born Lhamo Thondup in Taktser, Amdo, Tibet in July 1935. He is an important monk of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. In 1937 he was selected as the tulku of the 13th Dalai Lama and he was formally recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama in 1939. Dalai Lama assumed full political duties in 1950 at 15 years old. He fled to India during the 1959 Tibetan uprising and still lives there as a refugee. Dalai Lama has traveled the world speaking about several important issues including the environment, women's rights, economics, non-violence, and more. Dalai Lama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and was named one of the "Children of Mahatma Gandhi" by Time magazine. His interest in science and technology is said to date from his childhood.
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It's just over a week away until the annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductions happen, and the Cleveland institution continues to chip away at its to-do list to ensure everything is ready to go.
On Wednesday, bronze plaques honoring the newest class of Hall of Fame inductees were unveiled in front of Public Hall.
Each of the 17 plaques reportedly cost around $5,000 to make; featured below is the one for Guns N' Roses.
Beyond the ceremony itself, the Hall hosts a series of events during the week as a build-up to the induction honors – check out the list of activities here.


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approved Nov. 7, 1879.
31. Appropriations for Choctaw school purposes for the scholastic year of 1879-1880. Passed
and approved Nov. 7, 1879.
32. Resolution to provide for the settlement of collection at Stringtown. Passed and approved
Nov. 7, 1879.
33. An act to improve the neighborhood school system of the Choctaw Nation. Passed and
34. A resolution to let out a log cabin to Joe Bryant for 5 years. Passed Senate Nov. 7, 1879.
Passed House and approved Nov. 8, 1879.
1. Resolution concerning the report of the committee on the special message of the principal
chief. Passed House October 14, 1880. Passed Senate and approved October 15, 1880.
2. Resolution proposed to appropriate $50.00 to Edmund McCurtain for extra services given
while Superintendent of Public Schools. Passed and approved October 16, 1880.
3. Act proposed to change the election precinct in Jack's Fork County. Passed and approved
4. Proposed resolution for the amending of the constitution. Passed Senate with amendment
October 22, 1880. Passed House October 22, 1880.
5. Report of the Committee on Finance on the reports of T. McKinney and J.H. Bryant. Passed
and approved October 26, 1880.
6. A proposed act changing two election precincts in Sugar Loaf County. Passed Senate
October 26, 1880. Passed House and approved October 27, 1880.
7. Proposed act accepting the report of the Trustees. Passed House October 26, 1880. Passed
Senate and approved October 27, 1880.
8. Proposed act to prevent the cutting and shipping of Prairie or Wild Grass Hay out of the
Choctaw Nation. Passed Senate October 27, 1880. Passed House and approved October 28,
9. Proposed act to legalize the marriage of David H. Folsom and Permelia A. Carney, both
minors. Passed and approved October 28, 1880.
Collection Choctaw Nation Papers
Description Indian tribe. Acts, laws, bills, and resolutions (1896-1910) of the Choctaw Nation; typescripts of newspaper articles (1868-1936), mainly about political matters such as elections, allotment, and the Dawes Commission, along with four ledgers (1902-1911) which were the journals of record and contain the minutes of the Choctaw Nation Council.
Collection Page 33
Transcript approved Nov. 7, 1879. 31. Appropriations for Choctaw school purposes for the scholastic year of 1879-1880. Passed and approved Nov. 7, 1879. 32. Resolution to provide for the settlement of collection at Stringtown. Passed and approved Nov. 7, 1879. 33. An act to improve the neighborhood school system of the Choctaw Nation. Passed and approved Nov. 7, 1879. 34. A resolution to let out a log cabin to Joe Bryant for 5 years. Passed Senate Nov. 7, 1879. Passed House and approved Nov. 8, 1879. Box 12 Acts, Bills, and Resolutions of the Choctaw Nation, 1880 1. Resolution concerning the report of the committee on the special message of the principal chief. Passed House October 14, 1880. Passed Senate and approved October 15, 1880. 2. Resolution proposed to appropriate $50.00 to Edmund McCurtain for extra services given while Superintendent of Public Schools. Passed and approved October 16, 1880. 3. Act proposed to change the election precinct in Jack's Fork County. Passed and approved October 25, 1880. 4. Proposed resolution for the amending of the constitution. Passed Senate with amendment October 22, 1880. Passed House October 22, 1880. 5. Report of the Committee on Finance on the reports of T. McKinney and J.H. Bryant. Passed and approved October 26, 1880. 6. A proposed act changing two election precincts in Sugar Loaf County. Passed Senate October 26, 1880. Passed House and approved October 27, 1880. 7. Proposed act accepting the report of the Trustees. Passed House October 26, 1880. Passed Senate and approved October 27, 1880. 8. Proposed act to prevent the cutting and shipping of Prairie or Wild Grass Hay out of the Choctaw Nation. Passed Senate October 27, 1880. Passed House and approved October 28, 1880. 9. Proposed act to legalize the marriage of David H. Folsom and Permelia A. Carney, both minors. Passed and approved October 28, 1880.


The SOS Mandela concert has been rescheduled for November 30. The concert was originally planned for February 2 on Robben Island in South Africa, but was cancelled due to a disagreement between the funders and organizers. According to MTV, Bono and Queen are the only artists confirmed for the event so far.


"Based on a case study of a Native-operated criminal justice organization, this article uses Hofstede'sfive dimensions of national cultural differences to examine the connections between cultural values and management practices. It concludes that Hofstede's dimensions can provide insights into the differences between Native and non-Native cultures and how Native organizations may draw on traditional cultural values to improve organizational effectiveness. In general, Native cultures are described as collectivist, egalitarian, adaptive, and tolerant.
"This paper documents the circumstances surrounding the comparatively recent settlement of the nomadic Inn of Labrador in a central community. State and health officials and agents of the church at the time initiated programs that focused on economic rehabilitation, formal education and health concerns which they felt would assist in integrating Innu into Canadian industrial society. Ultimately Innut had little choice but to comply with the wishes of these officials and settle when confronted with the difficulties of pursuing traditional practices."


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Alibi V.18 No.47 • Nov 19-25, 2009
By Erin Adair-Hodges
The Corrales Bosque Gallery (4685 Corrales Road) is celebrating 15 years of beautiful business with a new show of the work of artist Rashan Omari Jones. His incredible glass sculpture (he is a borosilicate lampworker) is inspired by the nature of the Southwest, using organic shapes and a love of molten glass. His show opens on Friday, Nov. 20, with a reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and runs for three months. See corralesbosquegallery.com for directions and details.
The best local gift-makers you've never heard of
The secret is out.
Albuquerque is home to an underground of league of geniuses, and they're poised to take over the world. They're armed with sophisticated super powers, able to create spectacular, never-before-imagined items from almost nothing. No one can stop them. And based on our intelligence, only a few citizens of Burque have even heard of them. But we can't keep mum any longer. These local gift-makers are awesome!
It's almost as though Santa embedded an especially resourceful brigade of elves in the Albuquerque area; here they are, toiling in obscurity, so very far away from the North Pole. The weird thing is, everyone outside of New Mexico already seems to know it.
Gift Grab Bag
An enterprising 3rd grade student at Georgia O'Keeffe Elementary School named Toby designed these nifty slogan-covered dog tags to help raise money for the Ethiopia Reads charity. In a very short amount of time, the school was able to fully fund the building of a library in Addis Ababa. The brightly colored, laser-engraved accessories—which have been featured on CNN—come with dozens of positive messages and a 4- or 24-inch chain. At a mere $5, they make great stocking stuffers—plus, a portion of the proceeds go toward building more libraries. (Devin O'Leary)
Made in New Mexico DVDs
By Devin O'Leary
Plenty of big-budget Hollywood movies have been shot here in New Mexico (Transformers, Terminator Salvation), but we've also got our own homegrown film industry filled with talented writers, directors and actors. Here's just a sample of some of the local indie efforts available on DVD.
Crafty Lady: Anne Taintor
An attitude is a terrible thing to waste
No doubt you've seen Anne Taintor's goods. Her images of smiling women from '30s, '40s and '50s ads coupled with sassy lines such as, "I feel a sin coming on" and "Guess where I'm tattooed" adorn products as diverse and useful as emery boards, pill boxes, cosmetic bags and, thankfully, flasks (all priced from $4.50 to $25). But did you know that Taintor's a local girl? She's been designing her wares out of Abiquiu since 1985. Her line is available anywhere anything awesome is sold and at annetaintor.com. What says "I get you" to your new-mom friend more than a bag embossed with "Wow! I get to give birth AND change diapers!"? Nothing. Except maybe that flask ...
By Adam Fox
Persephone Wilson knows a thing or two about children's clothing: She has two daughters of her very own. So the longtime South Valley resident set up her kids' apparel business, P's Tees, right in her own neighborhood. Wilson's pint-sized artistry is displayed on everything from T-shirts to dresses and onesies, with children's sizes ranging from newborn to 4T. Wilson's designs include skulls, lightning bolts and light bulbs—motifs you won't find at a regular department store.
Bath Time in New Mexico
Give the gift of relaxation with this compendium of New Mexico-made body products. Prices generally range from around $5 for a bar of soap to about $14 for lotions and the like, while a gift set can go for up to $30.
Eat This Book: At Home With The Range Café
The Range Café began the same way the Alibi did—penniless in the autumn of 1992. (The Range has a month of seniority, opening on Sept. 2 to the Alibi's Oct. 9.) After inflation, the Alibi is still basically penniless. The Range, meanwhile, has three locations worldwide. And it's even gotten into the publishing business.
Etsy-Querque
Our favorite ABQ vendors on cottage-industry supersite etsy.com
Aedriel Originals
etsy.com/shop/aedrieloriginals
These ceramic dinner plates have personality—yours. The silhouette plates are cameo-style portraits that the artist models after whatever shot-in-profile photo you send in. She'll even include the name of your poser on the plate. Each is hand-painted in the color of your choice and glazed without toxins.
Surfin' U.S.A.
A chat with Mike Love of The Beach Boys
By Kyle Eustice
In 1968, Beatle Paul McCartney and Beach Boy Mike Love were at the breakfast table in India. McCartney had come to Love with a very rough form of "Back in the U.S.S.R.," which he began writing on the trip. Over pancakes and fruit, McCartney started singing the chorus. "Paul sang me the verse. I told him he should talk about the Russian girls in Moscow," Love explains. "He took my idea and incorporated it into the song."
Sound and Sight
New Mexico music licensing company Masterscape, Inc. helps artists make money
Meeting an Albuquerque musician who makes more than $50 at an average show nowadays is rarer than sighting the elusive yeti, and as most can tell you, earning a respectable sum via song is almost unheard of. Almost.
Zappa on Zappa
Dweezil discusses Frank's compositions, being nonpolitical and Japanese toys from the '70s
During a career that spanned more than three decades, exhalted composer, guitarist, visual artist, film director and general avant garde visionary Frank Zappa wrote and produced a multitude of songs. His music strode a squiggly line between jazz rock and experimental classical music, and there was nothing like it then, or now. A few years ago, Zappa's oldest son Dweezil went on the road, re-creating his father's original compositions. The Grammy-winning tour, which continues to be met with success, comes to Albuquerque this week. Dweezil told us about it in a telephone interview.
Admire this seemingly French new wave-inspired poster, then see the show on Friday, Nov. 20, 10 p.m.-ish, at Burt's Tiki Lounge (313 Gold SW). The evening features performances by an eclectic, extra-X chromosome-laden cast headlined by hell-raising honky tonk heros Sin Serenade, supported by all-girl thrashers Suspended, beatbox queen Saywut?! and Ben Hawthorne (we think he's a dude). Free, 21+. (Jessica Cassyle Carr)
Reviews of new music releases.
Tom Frouge is the creator of ¡Globalquerque!, owner of an artist management company called Avokado Artists and partner in a music licensing company called Masterscape, Inc. (see "Sound and Sight"). He's also one of our first victims in Song Roulette, a new column where music fans are asked to put their music libraries on shuffle, sharing and commenting on the first five tracks that happen to show up.
The War on the War on Drugs
Ex-Gov. Gary Johnson talks policy reform
More than a thousand people from around the globe gathered in Downtown Albuquerque from Nov. 12 through 14 to forge a plan for better drug laws. The International Drug Policy Reform Conference brought together scientists, police chiefs and law enforcement officers, think tank policy-makers, human rights activists and government officials. Three days of workshops pointed toward one idea: The "war on drugs" is a failure.
Tweets and Comments from the Drug Policy Reform Conference
Read the Alibi's full coverage.
So Long, Councilors
The last meeting of Albuquerque's 18th City Council started with goodbyes to Michael Cadigan and Sally Mayer. There were slight quivers in some councilors' voices as they shared not only warm and fuzzy memories but reminders of the prickly times as well.
A New Shade of "Green"
By Gene Grant
Let us pause, briefly, to applaud Mayor Martin Chavez for his efforts on getting Albuquerque "green"—most notably, on just the idea of being "green." We can have our quibbles on how this effort was done and what was accomplished, but let's be clear here: We've moved well beyond "why." That is no small accomplishment.
Dateline: South Korea—A would-be motorist has finally passed the written exam for a driver's license—after her 950th attempt. Cha Sa-Soon, 68, has spent more than 5 million won ($4,200) in application fees and has taken the test on a near-daily basis since April of 2005. Until now, the vegetable seller had failed to score the minimum 60 out of 100 possible points needed to get behind the wheel for her driving test. But police officials in Jeonju, 130 miles south of Seoul, confirmed last Wednesday that Cha finally passed the test with exactly 60 points. Officials were unsure how many times Cha had failed the written exam, but local media put the estimate at 950. Now all she's got to do is pass the physical driving test.
Legendary B-movie director and president of Troma Films Lloyd Kaufman is returning to New Mexico this weekend (Nov. 20, 21 and 22) for the sixth annual TromaDance New Mexico Film Festival. Starting this Friday night, TromaDance will unhook the leash and let three days' worth of mind-bending, low-budget, high-trash cinema loose inside the Guild Cinema.
Nostalgic memoir looks at love mid-century-style
If you're already addicted to the suave, mid-century setting of AMC's "Mad Men," you might want to give An Education a look-see. Think of it as an across-the-pond rumination on much the same temporal subject. Based on the memoir by British journalist Lynn Barber, the film relates Barber's mildly scandalous teenage affair with a much older man.
Space-age toon covers familiar territory but still has fun
After having our eyes thoroughly scourged by the monstrous, 3-D "performance capture" technology of Disney's A Christmas Carol (Kill it! Kill it with fire!), the comparatively old-fashioned computer-animation of Planet 51 comes as something of a soothing balm. The film isn't anything special, but the high-concept setup, pleasing animation and intriguing art design make for a fun family romp.
Strange Invaders
"V" on ABC
One of the bright spots on the fall 2009 schedule (at least for those of us who are '80s-obsessed) looked to be ABC's "reimagining" of the camp-classic 1983 sci-fi miniseries "V." But before it even aired, the Internet was atwitter with ugly rumors. First, ABC fired and hired a number of showrunners (a TV term for "a non-writing producer responsible for day-to-day operation of a series"). Then, ABC tried to screw the show's original creator, Kenneth Johnson, out of credit (and therefore royalties) by saying this new TV show called "V" (about lizard-like alien invaders plotting a wholesale looting of Earth's resources and fighting off a scrappy human resistance while pretending to be beneficent) had nothing in common with that old TV show called "V" (about ... yeah, pretty much the exact same thing). Not surprisingly, the network lost that battle. Finally, ABC came up with the ridiculous idea of running just four episodes of the show and then pulling it off the air until next spring.
One Flea Spare at The Filling Station
A window swings open. A wiry, crumpled figure flounces into its frame and lurches onto the stage, veiling her face with her petticoat. Out of the silence and flickering candlelight leaps the terrified—and terrifying—voice of a young girl: "What are you doing out of your grave?"
Dancing for Their Lives
Modest Keshet Dance Company gets bragging rights
Working in the field of nonprofit arts education, while always noble, is often difficult. There's the grant writing, the scrambling for funds and, some days, the wondering if anything you do really makes a difference. Those are the bad days.
Winter Chickens
Having just passed my first year on the backyard chicken bandwagon, I'm watching the temperatures cool off and wondering what measures I should take to winterize my chickens.
Pumpkin Thai
Rule the Thanksgiving table with a Thai-style pumpkin custard
I'm no stranger to pumpkin pie. I owned and operated a small pumpkin pie business after college, where I experimented widely, trying countless permutations on the basic theme, and tweaked my way to some fantastic pie. I thought I knew most everything there is to know about pumpkin pie. But walking around a night-market in Bangkok, Thailand, I had an experience that turned my concept of pumpkin pie inside-out.
Sweet gifts from a trio of local food artisans
Un Petit Morceau
Last February, Nana Visitor and Kim Montalvo began e-mailing flyers for made-to-order goodies. At first, the monthly messages went out to just a few friends and neighbors in Corrales. Now the flyers reach about 150 inboxes, and their "specialized, high-end" foods are sold in gourmet stores outside of the Village.
"We do small, beautiful little things that taste great," Montalvo says. "We love doing bite-size morsels." That's where their business, Un Petit Morceau, gets its name.
Zoning official uses graffiti to alter the urban landscape—and perceptions
By Graeme Prentice-Mott
John Lorne stands admiring a graffiti mural on Second Street and Kinley, near Downtown. It's a portrait of a Native American spiritual leader who has feathers for hair and a face that appears flooded with the blue sky. "Look at the shading in there. Look at these lines," he says in a Bronx accent. "Look at this eye." He points an imaginary spray can close in against the wall to simulate a fine point.
Marijuana Rx
How the U.S. attorney general's memo affects New Mexico's groundbreaking program
Dr. K. Paul Stoller has long examined the role of cannabis in clinical medicine. In 1976, before he was a medical student, he published an article on the effects of THC on hand-eye coordination.
Chocolatier aims to make medical marijuana go down easy
Scott Van Rixel's career in food started the day following his 12th birthday, with a dishwashing job at a Serbian fish fryery. "My mom and my dad would pick me up Friday night and make me strip down to my underwear outside because I stunk so bad of fish," he recalls. "It was miserable, but I loved it."
There are some journalistic institutions that are too big to change. And at their grand funerals, someone can eulogize that these newspaper giants stuck to their guns. But maybe the old guard is right. Maybe once the economy turns around, things will get better.
Dateline: Australia—A drunken 22-year-old man challenged a lamppost to a fight after he was ignored by passersby in the street, according to testimony heard in territorial court last Wednesday. Earlier this year, as police officers watched, David Robinson directed his inebriated anger at the lamppost and shouted at it to "come and have a go." The bizarre incident was recounted at Perth Sheriff Court, where Robinson pleaded guilty and was ordered to perform 80 hours community service. The court was told that Perth police were on patrol in the early hours of the morning when they spotted Robinson shouting and swearing at pedestrians. He challenged a stranger to a fight and it was clear to the officers as they got closer that Robinson was heavily under the influence of alcohol. Fiscal depute Stuart Richardson testified before the court, saying, "He must have been very drunk; because when he ran out of passersby, he began to shout at the lampposts, similarly challenging them to 'have a go'." When officers approached, Robinson challenged them to fight. He was quickly arrested and detained. Robinson, of Corlundy Crescent, Crieff, admitted to conducting himself in a disorderly manner and breaching the peace.
Now in its 10th year, the Words Afire Festival puts the spotlight on the work of student playwrights in UNM's MFA Dramatic Writing Program. The Directed Readings, held this Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15, allow the public to hear these pieces voiced for the first time. Here's the schedule of events, held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth Street SW). All readings are free, and three of the plays will be fully staged in April. For a synopsis of each play, got to theatre.unm.edu/waf.
A Fine Mess
The Year of the Flood
Pho Viet
Food that's pho-real
Albuquerque's Vietnamese population became established in the '70s, thanks to Air Force marriages and a State Department resettlement program that brought approximately 3,000 South Vietnamese to New Mexico. Today, one in three Asians in Albuquerque is Vietnamese. And so we have an abundance of Vietnamese cuisine in the Duke City, a very fortunate thing for all of us.
It's Week Two of the Cold That Wouldn't Die. You haven't experienced flavor in just as long, thanks to your suicidal sinuses. You're achy all over. And as your former loved ones will attest, you've maxed out the credit on your Whining Card. It's time to take this thing down for the count. It's time to make Jewish chicken soup—bubbe's way, with the whole chicken and the dill. Even if your schmutz doesn't disappear completely, once you see how easy from-scratch chicken broth is, you'll never go back to canned.
Did you know the Albuquerque Film Office has a Facebook page? Well, it does. It's a great source of information for both filmmakers and fans of film. Wanna know which stars are hanging around the 505 this month? Looking to score a job as a grip? The hardworking folks at the Albuquerque Film Office can help you out. The AFO Facebook page is rapidly approaching 1,000 fans. The 1,000th person to become of fan of Albuquerque Film Office will win a secret (no doubt film-oriented) prize of some great import—so encourage your friends to join in. Log onto the ol' Facebook.com and look up "Albuquerque Film Office." They could use your support. And vice versa. If you're a local filmmaker with updates, announcements, auditions, short film screenings or anything else you'd like posted to the AFO Facebook page, you can send them to Jesse Herron (jherron@cabq.gov). For more details, check out FilmABQ.com.
World's Greatest Dad
Bleak black comedy turns poor decisions into priceless comedy
Odds are if you remember Bobcat Goldthwait, you remember him as weirdo-gangleader-turned-rookie-cop Zed in the Police Academy movies and from a bunch of stand-up comedy specials back in the '90s. While his name may not have been a topic of conversation lately, the guy's been quietly working away in Hollywood, doing tons of voice work, directing a couple hundred episodes of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and creating a pair of edgy cult films (1991's immortal Shakes the Clown and 2006's taboo-busting Sleeping Dogs Lie). Now comes Goldthwait's latest writing/directing effort, the gloriously offensive, scabrously funny, surprisingly subtle black comedy World's Greatest Dad.
Lower Learning
"Community" on NBC
Thursday nights continue to be a television bloodbath, with NBC's no-longer "Must See TV" lineup looking like the night's designated hemophiliac. FOX's culty "Bones" and "Fringe," ABC's semi-strong "FlashForward" paired with ratings-winners "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice," CBS' still-strong "Survivor"/"CSI"/"The Mentalist" troika and The CW's expectedly teen-skewing duo "The Vampire Diaries" and "Supernatural" are wreaking well-tabulated havoc on NBC's ratings. That's a shame, because NBC has got one of its best lineups in years, including high-quality laughers "30 Rock" and "The Office," vastly improved, Amy Poehler-led "Parks and Recreation" and underdog idol "Community."
Soundies
A Hawk & A Hacksaw and Death Convention Singers score at Guild Cinema
A long time ago, in the nascent days of cinema, prerecorded sound was absent from the moving image, so silence was negotiated with live music. That arrangement, notably different from the scene-defining, track-driven pop films of contempo culture, returns to Guild Cinema this week. In an elegant and unusual meeting of movies and music, two distinguished acts will accompany exciting film selections with a live score.
Kanoa Kaluhiwa Sextet
Tenorist explores the "strange beauty" of living legend Wayne Shorter
Saxophonist Kanoa Kaluhiwa—whose rich, immediately identifiable sound has refreshed New Mexican ears for more than 20 years—never hurries his work. As he solos, you can see him listening to some inner wellspring of ideas and emotion, exploring for the right sound, the right note, the right phrase to express the moment.
Drink to pit bulls, pinups and the coming year at Atomic Cantina (315 Gold SW) on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 9:30 p.m., when the 2010 Babes and Bullies calendar release party commences. The Rum Fits, Car Thief, Animals In The Dark and Ends !n Tragedy share their ditties, plus attendees can meet the babes and engage in a $5 raffle. Free, 21+. (Jessica Cassyle Carr)
Song Roulette is a new column wherein a person is asked to put his or her music library on shuffle, share the first five tracks that appear and say a few words about them. No cheating!
Alibi V.18 No.45 • Nov 5-11, 2009
If you think the play's the thing, you're in luck; theater companies around the state are staging new works and well-loved classics throughout the holiday season (which, like it or not, we're already in). Debuting on Friday, Nov. 6, Auxiliary Dog Theater (3011 Monte Vista NE) presents The Pavilion. Penned by Craig Wright and directed by Andie Rigler, this award-winning play focuses on the two halves of a high school's cutest couple and what happens when they meet again 20 years later. That may sound a bit generic, but Wright has written for "Six Feet Under" and "Lost" and also holds a masters degree in divinity. If that résumé is any indication, prepare to be sad, confused, hopeful and a little turned on. The show runs through Nov. 29, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. All tickets are $12 and seats can be reserved by calling 254-7716. Go to auxdog.org for more.
The leaves are turning, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's are looming. The holiday season is upon us! Hollywood hopes you will take a break during your endless holiday shopping in the coming weeks to stop by the mall theater and buy a ticket for one of the following films.
The Feminist Pornographer
Vivid Entertainment director in Albuquerque to talk pleasure positivity at the Pornotopia film festival
Tristan Taormino is trying to take a deep breath. When we speak, she's about to embark on a four-week tour and is using the day to read books. The titles are telling: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön, an ordained Buddhist nun, and Wide Open: On Living With Purpose and Passion by Dawna Markova, described on Amazon.com as teaching "how to live with heart and mind wide open to all life's possibilities."
Councilors wasted no time as they sped through their Monday, Nov. 2 meeting and put off many items for the incoming Council to deal with. They did, however, manage to spend several million dollars in less than two hours.
So Long and Thanks for All the Paper Cuts
I remember my first byline in the Alibi. It was attached to an article on Albuquerque's brand-new rapid transit bus system, called the Rapid Ride. I sought out that precious byline at the paper's little blue box outside the Co-op in Nob Hill. White Christmas lights had already been draped around nearby trees. It was a Wednesday around 6 p.m., the time my editor had told me papers would start showing up in that part of town. The issue was the Holiday Film Guide. When I flipped through it, I found my story on page 14. I jumped a little.
Dateline: India—The corpse of a missing dead man was located more than two years after it disappeared—on the roof of a police station in Northern India. The body of Chukkan Nishad, a 22-year-old who died in 2007, was meant to be sent for DNA testing, but was instead put in a body bag and placed on the roof. "I admit it is a horrible case, possibly the first of its kind," Ram Sabad Ram, the new station master in Azamgarh in northern Uttar Pradesh state, told the Mail Today newspaper. "I joined here only recently and didn't know that the corpse was kept on the roof." The Mail said the body was placed there after local authorities refused to release the funds for a DNA test on Nishad. His death remains a mystery. Mr. Ram said police were completing formalities to return Mishad's remains—which are little more than bones at this point—to his family.
Music to Your Ears
What a world. I started interning at the Alibi six years ago as a culinary student and liberal arts college dropout. My entire work history before that consisted of catering and short-order cooking. The Alibi was my first desk job.
Punky Cinema
Film Guide special! Match the movies to the musicians that appeared in them
It's a known law of the universe that the actors-turned-rockers will nearly always be met with disrespect (Kevin Bacon, Keanu Reeves), whereas filmic forays made by musicians are generally accepted as interesting novelties (Iggy Pop, Tom Waits). Below lie 30 films that contain lead roles or small cameos by bands or musicians. Oi!
Holy Metal
Stryper's still rockin' the gospel
Since 1983, Stryper has shone the light of Jesus on a style of music typically associated with the dark, debauched side of life. The glam metal band relaxed its outrageous black-and-yellow striped look in the early '90s, then disbanded in '92 when the genre went the way of the flying dragon-beast-thing ridden by a big-breasted cartoon woman. The hair metal revival of the early part of this decade spurred the band to reunite in 2003, and Stryper's been performing/preaching since. At times the band was accused of blasphemy and devil worshiping—not true, folks. Last week I spoke with lead guitarist Oz Fox, and, whoa, this band loves the Lord.
Looks like a Man About a Horse will be a-ridin' into the sunset on Saturday, Nov. 7. Also in the saddle for the farewell show are COLOR WAR (Brooklyn) and Sam Irons and the Blank Stares (Burque), all at Burt's Tiki Lounge (313 Gold SW). Free, 21+. (Laura Marrich)
A feature film called The Loop has just begun shooting in Santa Fe. The film is described as a drama/romance and has something to do with a young highway department worker whose parents were killed, who meets a sexy librarian and gets involved in a mystery concerning an ancient parrot. Huh. It's based on a book by Joe Coomer and stars the green-skinned chick from Star Trek and some hunky dude from "Drop Dead Diva." The production is now seeking extras of all types. Pay is $10 an hour with an eight-hour guarantee, plus overtime. Food and beverages will be provided. Casting agents are particularly interested in folks from Santa Fe, as mileage and accommodations will not be provided (though all applicants are welcome). If you missed the open casting call, they will keep accepting applicants throughout the duration of the shoot. The film will be shot through December, so anytime between now and then is fine to send your info. Of course, the sooner, the better. If you're interested, send a photo of yourself to: loopextras@gmail.com. Be sure to include in the body of your e-mail your contact and personal information: name, phone number, e-mail address and age range. For more info, log on to myspace.com/loopextras.
Sporting drama scores by spotlighting its flawed hero
The year was 1974. Leeds United was the most dominant club in all of British football—thanks largely to the team's willingness to punch opposing players in the testicles. Into this gang of hooligans came straight-laced, clean-playing Brian Clough, who had the unenviable task of taking over as manager from much-beloved Leeds leader Don Revie. To people of a certain age and of a certain geographical persuasion, this was a big deal. A very big deal. The equivalent of George W. Bush taking over as head of the DNC. To the other 99.9 percent of the world's population, however, the preceding paragraph pretty much reads like Chinese stereo instructions.
Disney's A Christmas Carol
Dickens gets digital upgrade in surprisingly grim fable
The main problem with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (besides the fact you actually have to read the damn thing) is that there just aren't enough possibilities for video game spin-offs. Well, Walt Disney Pictures and director Robert Zemeckis have solved that little problem (and a few others as well) with their high-tech cinematic "upgrade." Now it's got chase scenes, explosions, elaborate stunts, a radical snowboarding scene—all prime fodder for a Nintendo DS game. (No, I'm not joking. It was released on Nov. 3.)
Sweeping Changes
Around the dial
In the world of television, Oct. 30 through Nov. 25 is known as "Sweeps Month." That's when networks compile their ratings in order to set ad rates for the next year. The higher the ratings, the higher the rates. Tried-and-true methods for attracting more viewers include: guest stars, weddings, births, miniseries and specials. And of course, hiding ratings losers under the rug for four weeks. (Sorry, fans of FOX's "Dollhouse.") So what sort of insidious schemes have the networks cooked up to lure us away from cable, movie theaters, the Xbox 360 and actual interaction with friends and family?
Not a Small World After All
Lori Ostlund and The Bigness of the World
A few years ago, Lori Ostlund was known to Albuquerqueans as an instructor at TVI and one of the Two Serious Ladies who ran that eponymous furniture store in Nob Hill. She and her partner decided in 2005 that they needed more time to write, and in order to simplify their lives, they moved to San Francisco. Since then, her first book, the short story collection The Bigness of the World, has earned her the Flannery O'Connor for Short Fiction and a Rona Jaffe Foundation Grant. Prior to her upcoming appearance in Albuquerque, Ostlund chatted with the Alibi on the phone about the weather in San Francisco (sunny), novel-writing (difficult) and the Internet (distracting).
Revolution From Within: A Kick-Ass Female Art Show
By Julia Mandeville
Among the office buildings and lofts of Downtown is Warehouse 508, the much anticipated and recently opened First Street youth center for arts, music and entertainment.
Mexican food for marineros and landlubbers alike
The feeling inside La Isla, on Bridge just west of the river, is laid-back and celebratory. Western fantasy, Dances With Wolves-style paintings of animals and the men who wrangle them hang on the walls, along with Old West photos and framed news clippings. There are plants (real and fake), suspended paper bells that look leftover from Chinese New Year, and some painted globe chandeliers that might have come from a midcentury diner. An exterior roof façade crowns the kitchen, making it seem like you're outside while the kitchen is in a little cabana on the beach.
By Evan George and Alex Brown
We just purchased a half a pound—each—of fresh chanterelles (it is fall, people!). But in a bout of lunch-box paranoia, Evan feared that the mushrooms would shrivel in the fridge and miss their peak. So we minced the beauties and made a mushroom duxelles (say "duke-sell")—a classic French dish of mushrooms roasted with shallots, fat and wine. Nearly a tapenade, the stuff is versatile enough to work on vegan bruschetta or dress up leftovers.
Michael Scott: Preternatural
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My office desk - Hotel Chocolat, originally uploaded by Chris-Bishop. Click on image to view the tags on the image to view the various items on my desk!
Great content! i like the way you can see the tags on the image, i have to set up flickr account.
I'm glad to say i've cleaned my desk sightly.
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Q: Загрузчик классов для axiom-impl при создании FatJar Имеется Maven проект нацеленный на Java 8 и работающий с SOAP. При сборке проекта с помощью Maven-плагина maven-shade-plugin всё собирается в FatJar. При отправке запроса серверу выбрасывается нижеуказанное исключение:
Meta factories:
dom: org.apache.axiom.om.impl.dom.factory.OMDOMMetaFactory
[ ERROR ] An error occurred during the "xxx" SOAP-request
org.apache.axiom.om.OMException: No meta factory found for feature 'default';
his usually means that axiom-impl.jar is not in the classpath
or that the META-INF/axiom.xml resource can't be read

В Jar в META-INF файл axiom.xml присутствует. Долгие пляски с настройками maven-shade-plugin результата не дали. Предполагал, что существует какой-либо конфликт с уже загруженной библиотекой в Tomcat, но релокация классов axiom в другое пространство имён, при сборке FatJar, также результата не принесла.
После всех попыток было решено в pom.xml указать scope как runtime и физически добавить библиотеку в Tomcat, после чего всё работает, но приходится поставлять клиенту две библиотеки.
Насколько я понимaю, какой-то загрузчик классов не может найти библиотеку в FatJar и необходимо ему просто в этом помочь, но как?

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Q: vba code copy multiple excel charts to word I'm using the VBA code here to copy all the charts and tables from an excel workbook into a new word document from a template which is pre-formatted with bookmarks (labeled Book1, Book2 etc). Unfortunately i only have a few tables but around 20 charts and if i leave a blank in the summary table for the ranges i get

Run-time error '5101':
  Application-defined or object defined error

and it only copies and pastes over the charts and table before the gap.
This is my excel summary table:

Any idea how i can modify the code to prevent this?
Sorry - i'm a complete VBA noob
'You must set a reference to Microsoft Word Object Library from Tools | References

Option Explicit

Sub ExportToWord()

    Dim appWrd          As Object
    Dim objDoc          As Object
    Dim FilePath        As String
    Dim FileName        As String
    Dim x               As Long
    Dim LastRow         As Long
    Dim SheetChart      As String
    Dim SheetRange      As String
    Dim BookMarkChart   As String
    Dim BookMarkRange   As String
    Dim Prompt          As String
    Dim Title           As String

     'Turn some stuff off while the macro is running
    Application.ScreenUpdating = False
    Application.EnableEvents = False
    Application.DisplayAlerts = False

     'Assign the Word file path and name to variables
    FilePath = ThisWorkbook.Path
    FileName = "WorkWithExcel.doc"

     'Determine the last row of data for our loop
    LastRow = Sheets("Summary").Range("A65536").End(xlUp).Row

     'Create an instance of Word for us to use
    Set appWrd = CreateObject("Word.Application")

     'Open our specified Word file, On Error is used in case the file is not there
    On Error Resume Next
    Set objDoc = appWrd.Documents.Open(FilePath & "\" & FileName)
    On Error Goto 0

     'If the file is not found, we need to end the sub and let the user know
    If objDoc Is Nothing Then
        MsgBox "Unable to find the Word file.", vbCritical, "File Not Found"
        appWrd.Quit
        Set appWrd = Nothing
        Exit Sub
    End If

     'Copy/Paste Loop starts here
    For x = 2 To LastRow

         'Use the Status Bar to let the user know what the current progress is
        Prompt = "Copying Data: " & x - 1 & " of " & LastRow - 1 & "   (" & _
        Format((x - 1) / (LastRow - 1), "Percent") & ")"
        Application.StatusBar = Prompt

         'Assign the worksheet names and bookmark names to a variable
         'Use With to group these lines together
        With ThisWorkbook.Sheets("Summary")
            SheetChart = .Range("A" & x).Text
            SheetRange = .Range("B" & x).Text
            BookMarkChart = .Range("C" & x).Text
            BookMarkRange = .Range("D" & x).Text
        End With

         'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkRange
        appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkRange

         'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
        ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetRange).UsedRange.Copy

         'Paste into Word
        appWrd.Selection.Paste

         'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkChart
        appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkChart

         'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
        ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetChart).ChartObjects(1).Copy

         'Paste into Word
        appWrd.Selection.Paste
    Next

     'Turn everything back on
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True
    Application.EnableEvents = True
    Application.DisplayAlerts = True
    Application.StatusBar = False

     'Let the user know the procedure is now complete
    Prompt = "The procedure is now completed." & vbCrLf & vbCrLf & "www.VBAExpress.com"
    Title = "Procedure Completion"
    MsgBox Prompt, vbOKOnly + vbInformation, Title

     'Make our Word session visible
    appWrd.Visible = True

     'Clean up
    Set appWrd = Nothing
    Set objDoc = Nothing

End Sub

full working code is below. I've modified the code so it pastes charts as enhanched metafiles because that's what my boss wants.
    'You must set a reference to Microsoft Word Object Library from Tools | References

Option Explicit

Sub ExportToWord()

Dim appWrd          As Object
Dim objDoc          As Object
Dim FilePath        As String
Dim FileName        As String
Dim x               As Long
Dim LastRow         As Long
Dim SheetChart      As String
Dim SheetRange      As String
Dim BookMarkChart   As String
Dim BookMarkRange   As String
Dim Prompt          As String
Dim Title           As String

    'Turn some stuff off while the macro is running
    Application.ScreenUpdating = False
    Application.EnableEvents = False
    Application.DisplayAlerts = False

    'Assign the Word file path and name to variables
    FilePath = ThisWorkbook.Path
    FileName = "WorkWithExcel.doc"

    'Determine the last row of data for our loop
    LastRow = Sheets("Summary").Range("A" & Rows.Count).End(xlUp).Row

    'Create an instance of Word for us to use
    Set appWrd = CreateObject("Word.Application")

    'Open our specified Word file, On Error is used in case the file is not there
    On Error Resume Next
    Set objDoc = appWrd.Documents.Open(FilePath & "\" & FileName)
    On Error GoTo 0

    'If the file is not found, we need to end the sub and let the user know
    If objDoc Is Nothing Then
        MsgBox "Unable to find the Word file.", vbCritical, "File Not Found"
        appWrd.Quit
        Set appWrd = Nothing
        Exit Sub
    End If

    'Copy/Paste Loop starts here
    For x = 2 To LastRow

        'Use the Status Bar to let the user know what the current progress is
        Prompt = "Copying Data: " & x - 1 & " of " & LastRow - 1 & "   (" & _
            Format((x - 1) / (LastRow - 1), "Percent") & ")"
        Application.StatusBar = Prompt

        'Assign the worksheet names and bookmark names to a variable
        'Use With to group these lines together
        With ThisWorkbook.Sheets("Summary")
            SheetChart = .Range("A" & x).Text
            SheetRange = .Range("B" & x).Text
            BookMarkChart = .Range("C" & x).Text
            BookMarkRange = .Range("D" & x).Text
        End With

If Len(BookMarkRange) > 0 Then

'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkRange
appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkRange

'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetRange).UsedRange.Copy

'Paste into Word
appWrd.Selection.Paste
End If

If Len(BookMarkChart) > 0 Then

'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkChart
appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkChart

'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetChart).ChartObjects(1).Copy

'Paste into Word
'appWrd.Selection.PasteSpecial ppPasteEnhancedMetafile
 appWrd.Selection.PasteSpecial Link:=False, DataType:=wdPasteEnhancedMetafile, _
        Placement:=wdInLine, DisplayAsIcon:=False

End If

    Next

    'Turn everything back on
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True
    Application.EnableEvents = True
    Application.DisplayAlerts = True
    Application.StatusBar = False

    'Let the user know the procedure is now complete
    Prompt = "The procedure is now completed." & vbCrLf & vbCrLf & "www.VBAExpress.com"
    Title = "Procedure Completion"
    MsgBox Prompt, vbOKOnly + vbInformation, Title

    'Make our Word session visible
    appWrd.Visible = True

    'Clean up
    Set appWrd = Nothing
    Set objDoc = Nothing

End Sub

A: There are multiple problems with this code, including the fact that if you had more ranges than charts it would only copy as many ranges as there was charts.
But to quickly fix your problem, replace
 'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkRange
appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkRange

 'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetRange).UsedRange.Copy

 'Paste into Word
appWrd.Selection.Paste

 'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkChart
appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkChart

 'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetChart).ChartObjects(1).Copy

 'Paste into Word
appWrd.Selection.Paste

with
if len (BookMarkRange) > 0 then
   'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkRange
  appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkRange

   'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
  ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetRange).UsedRange.Copy

   'Paste into Word
  appWrd.Selection.Paste
end if

if len(BookMarkChart) > 0 then
   'Tell Word to goto the bookmark assigned to the variable BookMarkChart
  appWrd.Selection.Goto What:=wdGoToBookmark, Name:=BookMarkChart

   'Copy the data from Thisworkbook
  ThisWorkbook.Sheets(SheetChart).ChartObjects(1).Copy

   'Paste into Word
  appWrd.Selection.Paste
end if


This is an easy recipe to whip together at a moments notice. It is an excellent carrier for chocolate ganache and candied orange slices (pictured above) or just about anything else your imagination can come up with.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line am 8X8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
And that's it, a building block to greatness!!


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David Feintuch (* 7. Juli 1944 in Yonkers, New York, USA; † 16. März 2006 in Madison, Missouri) war ein US-amerikanischer Science-Fiction- und Fantasy-Autor.

David Feintuch war Anwalt, hatte aber einen Hang zur Schriftstellerei. Doch erst im Alter von fünfzig Jahren gelang es ihm, seinen Traum zu verwirklichen. Für seinen ersten veröffentlichten Roman, Midshipman's Hope, den Auftakt zur Nicholas-Seafort-Saga, wurde er 1996 mit dem John W. Campbell Best New Writer Award ausgezeichnet.

Werk

Nick Seafort (Seafort Saga)
Der Autor hat hier ein Universum kreiert, in dem die Raumfahrt wie eine Art in die Zukunft verlegte christliche Seefahrt wirkt. Es gibt eine »Staatsreligion«. Die Massen sind ungebildet. Die schnellste interstellare Kommunikationsmöglichkeit ist die Überbringung der Nachrichten mittels eines Raumschiffs. Die Reisen zwischen den Lichtjahre voneinander entfernten Planeten dauert in der Regel Monate. Der Kapitän ist als Repräsentant von Staat und Kirche faktisch der Alleinherrscher an Bord.

Vol. 1: Midshipman's Hope, 1994, dt. Sternenkadett Nick Seafort, Bastei-Lübbe 1995, ISBN 3-404-23169-4
Durch einen Unfall bedingt ist Nick Seafort, Oberfähnrich, plötzlich der ranghöchste Offizier in der Befehlsreihenfolge an Bord und muss den Vorschriften entsprechend das Kommando übernehmen. Gegen den Willen des Großteils der Passagiere, der Besatzung und sogar der Decksoffiziere (Spezialisten wie Arzt und Pilot) entschließt sich Käptn Kid, die Reise zum ursprünglichen Bestimmungsort fortzusetzen.
Vol. 2: Challenger's Hope, 1995, dt. Commander Nick Seafort. Der zweite Kontakt, Bastei-Lübbe 1996, ISBN 3-404-23178-3
Nick Seafort wird von einem neidischen Vorgesetzten in eine ausweglose Situation manövriert. Praktisch ohne Offiziere, mit den alten oder unliebsamen Passagieren sowie eher weniger tauglichen Besatzungsmitgliedern an Bord eines nahezu wracken Raumschiffs, steht er vor dem Problem, die Disziplin an Bord herzustellen und aufrechtzuerhalten.
Vol. 3: Prisoner's Hope, 1995, dt. Captain Nick Seafort. Die Gefangenen, Bastei-Lübbe 1996, ISBN 3-404-23184-8
Nick Seafort wird bei einem Duell verletzt und verliert so das ihm zugedachte Kommando über ein Raumschiff; auf absehbare Zeit darf er nur Bodendienst auf Hope Nation versehen. Dabei hat er unter anderem mit bürokratischen Fehlleistungen, korrupten Kommandeuren, aufständischen Farmern und angreifenden Aliens zu kämpfen. Speziell letztere bereiten ihm Sorgen, als die Flotte zur Erde zurückkehrt und er als ranghöchster Offizier auf dem Planeten verbleibt. Um die Sicherheit der Kolonie zu bewahren, strapaziert er wieder einmal die Grenzen des Erlaubten aufs Äußerste.
Vol. 4: Fisherman's Hope, 1996, dt. Kommandant Nick Seafort. Die Verzweiflung des Fischers, Bastei-Lübbe 1997, ISBN 3-404-23190-2
Nach mehreren Schicksalsschlägen, die Nick Seafort in relativ kurzer Zeit hat hinnehmen müssen, verzichtet er auf ein weiteres Kommando über ein Raumschiff, lässt sich aber, wenn auch widerwillig, dazu überreden, die Leitung der Kadettenschule zu übernehmen. In gewohnter Manier beseitigt er auch auf diesem Posten Missstände und tritt beim Umgang mit seinen Vorgesetzten in die diversen Fettnäpfchen. Dazu hat er mit einer Alien-Invasion zu kämpfen.
Vol. 5: Voices of Hope, 1996, dt. Der Sohn des Fischers, Bastei-Lübbe 1998, ISBN 3-404-23197-X
Vol. 6: Patriarch's Hope, 1999, dt. Admiral Nick Seafort. Der Staatsstreich, Bastei-Lübbe 2000, ISBN 3-404-23225-9
Nicholas Seafort ist GenSek der UN und damit der mächtigste Mann der Welt. Sein genialer Sohn P.T. Seafort überzeugt ihn, dass die Weltwirtschaft eine scharfe Kehrtwendung zum Umweltschutz vornehmen muss, damit die Erde überleben kann. Dies führt zu einer Meuterei auf dem mächtigsten Raumschiff der Menschheit, der Galactic, da der Kapitän befürchtet, die Umweltgesetze gingen auf Kosten der Flotte. Seafort ist nach einem Bombenanschlag fast gelähmt, schafft es aber dennoch, die Bedrohung zu beseitigen.
Vol. 7: Children of Hope, 2001, dt.  Kinder der Hoffnung, Bastei-Lübbe 2002, ISBN 3-404-23255-0

Vol. 1–2: Seafort's Hope, 1995 (Sammelband)
Vol. 3–4: Seafort's Challenge, 1996 (Sammelband)
Dem Forum der offiziellen Seafort-Website zufolge hat David Feintuch vor seinem Tod noch einen achten Band fertiggestellt (Versuchstitel: Galahad's Hope). Bisher ist der Roman aber noch nicht veröffentlicht. Neben der deutschen Übersetzung liegen auch Übersetzungen ins Russische, Japanische und Spanische vor.

Rodrigo von Caledon (Rodrigo of Caledon)
Vol. 1: The Still, 1997, dt. Der Spiegel von Caledon, Bastei-Lübbe 2002, ISBN 3-404-20362-3
Vol. 2: The King, 2002, ISBN 0-441-00902-6

Literatur
 Richard Wagner-Glass: Sisyphos, Hiob und das Lamm. Die Nick-Seafort-Reihe von David Feintuch. In: Sascha Mamczak, Wolfgang Jeschke (Hrsg.): Das Science Fiction Jahr 2007. Heyne, München 2007, ISBN 978-3-453-52261-9. S. 348–363.

Weblinks

 Nick Seafort Webseite
  (via archive.org)

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Hackensack Township was a township that was formed in 1693 within Bergen County, New Jersey. The township was created by the New Jersey Legislature as one of the first group of townships in New Jersey. Bergen County, which had been created in 1682, was thus split into two parts: Hackensack Township to the north, and Bergen Township to the south.

Despite its name, Hackensack Township did not encompass the present-day city of Hackensack, which was within New Barbadoes Township on the west side of the Hackensack River.

As originally constituted on October 31, 1693, the township included portions of present-day Bergen County between the Hudson River on the east and the Hackensack River to the west, northward to the boundary with New York and south to the border with current Hudson County.

In 1775, Harrington Township was formed by royal charter from the northern portions of both New Barbadoes Township and Hackensack Township.

On March 22, 1871, Hackensack Township was subdivided into three new townships, each stretching from the Hudson River on the east to the Hackensack River in the west. The northern portion became Palisades Township, the center strip became Englewood Township, and the southern portion became Ridgefield Township. With the creation of these three new townships, Hackensack Township was dissolved that same day, March 22, 1871.

References

Sources
 Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties) prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958
 Clayton, W. Woodford; and Nelson, William. History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men., Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882.
 Harvey, Cornelius Burnham (ed.), Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey. New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900.
 Van Valen, James M. History of Bergen County, New Jersey. New York: New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900.
 Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858–1942, History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.

External links
Bergen County Townships and Municipalities

1693 establishments in New Jersey
1871 disestablishments in New Jersey
Former townships in Bergen County, New Jersey
Populated places established in 1693


Online access to government services, in what's known as eGovernment or simply eGov, is a rapidly growing trend. National, state, and even local governments around the world now offer online access to services and personal information, so people can do things like apply for benefits, pay taxes, renew their vehicle registrations, or simply get information without having to visit a brick-and-mortar office.
Offering eGov services helps improve workflows and lower administrative costs, and makes it easier for citizens to do what they need to do. There's less need to leave home and wait in line, and you can take care of business on your own time, without having to worry about when offices will be open.
Citizens often access eGov services using the familiar combination of a username and password. To make access safer and more secure, eGov services have started adding government-issued electronic IDs, or eIDs, to the login process. These eIDs, which may do double duty as a national ID, driver's license, or voter card, use microprocessor-based smartcard technology to store and protect personal information, and provide a more secure way to authenticate the user's identity before granting access to the online service.
The eID format does a really good job of protecting logins. The information stored in an eID is protected from copying and tampering, and the authentication process uses cryptography, so it's much harder for scammers and thieves to sneak online. Also, adding a PIN code and/or biometrics to the login process strengthens authentication further and helps prevent unauthorized use if the eID is lost or stolen.
On the other hand, using eIDs for logins can be somewhat cumbersome. The process involves having a card reader, which is a piece of equipment that lets your computer communicate with the microchip in the eID. There's also a certain amount of special software needed to read the eID. If the authentication process uses a biometric, like a fingerprint, you need another reader for the fingerprint scan and additional software. What's more, most readers and scanners are designed for use with a desktop or laptop, not a smartphone or tablet, and that means the eID process isn't particularly portable, either.
Having to buy, install, and maintain extra hardware and software means it's not really all that simple or convenient for people to use an eID as the login to access eGov services. Supporting folks who have trouble with the process also means extra work – and extra cost – for the government agencies deploying the eGov services.
The good news, though, is that credential technology is evolving, and we now have ways to make digital IDs much more portable. Using what's called a derived credential, the information needed for secure online access can be stored in just about any kind of mobile device, including smartphones and tablets.
What is a derived credential?
A derived credential is essentially a companion to an eID credential. A government agency uses the information in a genuine, verified eID to create a derived credential, which is then securely stored in the citizen's portable device. Once in the device, the derived credential works in much the same way as an eID credential, following the smartcard standards for cryptography and other security mechanisms to create strong authentication, but without the dedicated hardware and software components required with smartcards. Using derived credentials for eGov logins adds simplicity and versatility while maintaining security, and creates a more flexible, more citizen-friendly way to enable secure online access.
A derived credential can serve as a single sign-on (SSO) to provide access to a number of different services, even in strictly regulated environments that require the highest levels of security. Yet the format is versatile enough, and easy enough to implement and use, to support secure access in environments that don't require such advanced security mechanisms. That means eGov applications can encompass a more varied set of services, while maintaining the varying levels of security associated with each one.
It's important to remember that derived credentials aren't a replacement for eIDs. There's still a long list of reasons why having a tangible, card-based eID is a very good idea, for citizens and government agencies alike. But when it comes to online access, especially from mobile devices, having a new kind of secure ID, in the form of a derived credential, creates new levels of convenience, ease of use, and freedom, while meeting the necessary requirements for security.
The growing demand for increased mobility is driving developers to find new ways to ensure security in mobile and virtual environments, and derived credentials are seen by many in the identity industry – including those of us at NXP – as the best way to meet the need for secure mobile access to online services.
We're leading the efforts to establish standards for derived credentials, building on our number-one position as a supplier of silicon solutions for eGovernment. We have a track record of substantial contributions to the secure ID business in general, and bring a unique perspective on the technology of secure credentials as they apply to governance.
To learn more about our work in this area, visit the eGov section of our website or contact your local sales office.


in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the French Air Force Fighter Squadron (Escadron de chasse) 1/3 "Navarre".
to replace the previous "Ramex Delta" tactical display team composed of two Mirage 2000N jets.
The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation. It was designed in the late 1970s as a lightweight fighter to replace the Mirage III for the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air). The Mirage 2000 evolved into a multirole aircraft with several variants developed, with sales to a number of nations. It was later developed into the Mirage 2000N (for Nuclear) and 2000D strike variants, the improved Mirage 2000-5 and several export variants. The Dassault Mirage 2000D is a variant of the Mirage 2000N, designed for long-range precision strikes with conventional weapons. This aircraft is exactly the same as the Mirage 2000N, but introduces support for conventional attack missiles such as the Apache and Scalp missiles, as well as the AASM weapons. The first Mirage 2000D aircraft, converted from the Mirage 2000N prototype, flew on 19 February 1991, and the French Air Force ordered a total of 86 aircraft.


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Posted on June 10, 2018 June 18, 2018 by Michael Taylor
Singapore Hotels Host Historic Trump-Kim Summit
Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a resort on an island in Singapore that has a historic and colourful past. The hotel is one of 14 hotels situated on the island, which is also home to two golf courses, a theme park, a sandy beach, and a casino.
Bird's eye view of Capella Hotel, Singapore. Photo Credit: Capella Hotel Singapore.
All eyes focused on Singapore, as the city-state gets set to host one of the unlikeliest of summits in recent history: a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Donald Trump in attendance for Donald Trump Town Hall on the NBC Today Show, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY April 21, 2016. Photo By: Steven Ferdman
And if Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un didn't seem the ultimate odd couple, check this out …
Donald Trump (left), Dennis Rodman, and Kim Jong-un. Photo Credit: Dennis Rodman's Twitter page.
The always unpredictable Dennis Rodman has decided to crash the party, inviting himself to the city-state, which thinks of itself as the Lion City!
While the Donald maintains that the former NBA star wasn't invited to the summit, the two of them do seems to be members of a Mutual Admiration Society.
Says Dennis about Donald: "To all Americans and the rest of the world, I'm honoured to call @POTUS a friend. He's one of the best negotiators of all time, and I'm looking forward to him adding to his historic success at the Singapore Summit."
Dennis did, in fact, give Jong-um a copy of Trump's best-seller, "Art of the Deal", during his last visit to the Hermit Kingdom.
Did Rocket Man, as Trump calls Kim, read the tome? That's anyone's guess, but the Donald does like praise, and he's returned the compliment, calling Dennis "the great rebounder".
Where The Summit Will Be Held
The sun sets over the Capella Hotel in Singapore. Photo Credit: Capella Hote.
The summit will be held on 12 June 2018 at the Capella Hotel, a luxurious hotel set amid 30 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the island of Sentosa.
A muster of peacocks and peahens wander the beautifully landscaped grounds of the five-star resort.
What could be more appropriate?
The lobby of the Capella Hotel in Singapore is located in a renovated Victorian-era building. Photo Credit: Capella Hotel, Singapore.
The hotel's lobby is housed in a Victorian-era building, which was previously a mess hall for the British Royal Artillery during the colonial era.
Singapore was a British colony from 1824 to 1963. It was briefly a part of the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and North Borneo (now Sabah).
Singapore declared independence from Malaysia in 1965.
Guests rooms and suites are located in a modern curved five-storey building. Photo Credit: Capella Hotel, Singapore.
The hotel' has a total of 112 guest rooms, suites, and villas, The 61 guest rooms and suites are housed in a modern curved space that was designed by architects Foster + Partners.
Another 51 free-standing villas are scattered about the tropically landscaped property.
Interior spaces a are modern, with classic colonial touches and lots of Chinese antiques.
Suites feature modern interior design with colonial touches and Chinese antiques. Photo Credit: Capella Hotel, Singapore.
Included are two presidential suites. With three bedrooms each, they were decorated by Indonesian designer Jaya Ibrahim.
Is this where Trump and Kim and their respective entourages will spend the night?
Cassia Restaurant at the Capella Hotel serves Chinese cuisine. Photo Credit: Capella Hotel, Singapore.
The hotel has three food and beverage outlets.
Bob's Bar – a Latin style bar specializing in rum-based cocktails, Bob's Bar has a Latin band performing most nights.
Cassia – located in a colonial era building, Cassia is a fine-dining restaurant serving Chinese cuisine.
The Knolls – overlooking the sea, The Knolls serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes focusing on tapas, grilled meats, and fresh seafood.
Three cascading swimming pools overlook the South China Sea. Photo Credit: Capella Hotel, Singapore.
Facilities include a three-tiered cascading pool, a fitness centre, and a luxurious spa, designed by Indonesian designer Jaya Ibrahim.
The circular ballroom at the Capella Hotel, Singapore. Photo Credit: Capella Hotel, Singapore.
The hotel has 24,000 square feet of meeting and event space and lots of break-out rooms. Included is a circular ballroom.
The hotel opened in March 2009. It is developed by Pontiac Land.
Hotel guests have priority access to the Sentosa Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course a short drive from the hotel.
Other nearby facilities include a sandy beach, a shopping mall, a casino, jogging trails, tennis courts, and jogging trails.
An island in Singapore, Sentosa was previously called Pulau Blakang Mati, which means "Island of Death from Behind" in Malay.
Sentosa was a British military base during the colonial era.
During the Japanese occupation of Singapore (1943 to 1945), Sentosa served as a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
The island has evolved into one of Singapore's premier tourist destinations attracting some twenty million visitors a year.
Tourist attractions include a 2 kilometre ((1.2 mile) stretch of sandy beach, two golf courses, a Universal Studios theme park, a casino, and 14 hotels.
Six of the hotels are a part of the massive Resorts World Sentosa complex.
Where Will Trump and Kim Stay?
So where will Trump, Kim, and Rodman be housed during their stay in Singapore?
The Capella would seem an obvious choice, but perhaps that is too much for one property to chew.
One of the other 13 hotels that populate Sentosa Island, perhaps?
The Singapore daily newspaper, Straits Times, predicts that Trump will stay at the Shangri-La hotel Singapore and that Kim will stay at the St. Regis Singapore.
Neither of these hotels are located on Sentosa Island, where the summit will be held. They both are located in downtown Singapore.
For the record, I've stayed at the St. Regis Singapore. For my review of the hotel, click here …
First Hand Review of the St. Regis Singapore>>
Why Was Singapore Chosen?
Kim wanted the talks to be held in Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, but that would have been unacceptable to the Americans.
And the Americans were not about to invite Kim to Washington.
Kim's second choice was the "truce village" of Panmunjom, which straddles the North and South Korean border.
Beijing, China; Vladivostok, Russia; and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia were other possibilities acceptable to Kim because they were relatively accessible and could offer "security guarantees.
Several Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia and Thailand, appeared eager to host the summit. Others thought either Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; or Geneva, Switzerland, would make better hosts.
Switzerland does, after all, have a long history of political neutrality, and Geneva has often played host to international summits.
But Kim would not have felt comfortable if the summit were to be held in a Western democracy. He wanted something closer to home, which could offer security guarantees.
Officially known as the Republic of Singapore, Singapore won the lottery, and it was an interesting choice to host the Trump-Kim Summit.
Situated just 137 kilometres (85 miles) north of the Equator, Singapore has a population of just over 5.6 million people and a land mass of just 722 square kilometres (278 square miles).
An independent country since 1965, Singapore is politically stable and economically prosperous.
Known locally as the Lion City, Singapore is a staunch U.S. ally, but it can also offer the security assurances that Kim must covet.
The Lion City offered the best of both worlds.
Capella Singapore – 1 Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore.
The hotel located 16 miles, or 30 minutes, from Changi International Airport.
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